First International Presentation
Introduced at the World Acupuncture Congress in Sri Lanka.
Established 1972 · Traditional Chinese Medicine
Painless Acupuncture
Painless Acupuncture
for a Healthier World
Bo's Abdominal Acupuncture is a revolutionary therapy developed by Prof. Bo Zhiyun — a standardized, painless, and highly effective acupuncture system practiced in over 30 countries worldwide.
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About
About Bo's Abdominal Acupuncture
A standardised system founded on Congenital Meridian theory, defined abdominal point relationships and reproducible clinical practice.
Founder & Originator
Prof. Bo Zhiyun
薄智云 · Founder of Bo's Abdominal Acupuncture
Founding principleA clinical system designed to be taught clearly, practised precisely and developed through continued study.
Bo's Abdominal Acupuncture is a micro-needling system organised around defined points on the abdominal wall. It emphasises shallow needling, standardised point location and a consistent treatment framework.
The therapy is grounded in the theory of Congenital Meridians — a complete meridian system mapped on the abdomen that regulates the body's fundamental physiological functions.
Global Reach
Global Development Since 1992
Since its first international presentation in 1992, Bo's Abdominal Acupuncture has expanded through teaching, academic exchange and standardisation in more than 30 countries.
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Research & Standards
National standards and selected clinical studies reflect the continuing academic development of Bo's Abdominal Acupuncture.
01National technical standardGB/T 21709.16-2013 · published 2013, implemented 2014
02Flagship sham-controlled trial154 participants with chronic neck pain · PLOS ONE, 2017
03Systematic reviewAbdominal acupuncture as an adjunct for post-stroke motor dysfunction · 2021
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Education
Training Programmes
A structured, multi-level training system for practitioners worldwide.
Level 1
Foundation Course
For qualified practitioners new to the system: core theory, point framework, safety and supervised foundations.
View programme →Level 2
Advanced Course
For foundation graduates developing assessment, treatment planning and supervised case reasoning.
View programme →Level 3
International Training Credential
For experienced practitioners and future educators pursuing advanced study and teaching methodology.
View programme →Credential clarity: course certificates document completion of the relevant training programme. They do not replace the professional licence or legal scope of practice required in a learner's country or region.
Learner Voices
What Learners Carry Forward
First-person reflections adapted from original learner contributions.
“After training in London and practising for a year, I travelled to China to study the original system at its source.”
Duan CuihongPractitioner · United KingdomRead her story →
“I arrived expecting time to explore Beijing. Instead, seven demanding days changed how I understood training, precision and service.”
Qu HuiLicensed physician · Xinjiang, ChinaRead the story →
“One centimetre showed me that careful measurement and clinical reasoning cannot be replaced by habit.”
Pang JinmingTeaching assistant · ChinaRead the reflection →
Explore
Explore the System in Practice
Study the abdominal point framework and explore its applications in clinical practice.
Interactive learning tool
Abdominal Point Atlas
Select a standard abdominal point and see its schematic position and correspondence layer.
Open the Point Atlas → Clinical practiceClinical Applications & Cases
Explore clinical applications, professional practice principles and selected case reports.
Visit the Clinical Hub →Training, Research and International Collaboration
Connect with the international team for professional training, academic exchange and institutional collaboration.